Political activity has picked up pace in Bihar's Bankipur assembly constituency after the by-election was announced, with sources indicating that Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor could himself contest from the seat. The party has not yet made any formal announcement, but sources say Kishor's name is currently the frontrunner within the organisation.
Core group meeting set for Friday
Jan Suraaj is set to hold a key meeting of its core group on Friday. The party leadership is expected to finalise the candidate's name for the Bankipur seat at this meeting, alongside discussions on the overall by-election strategy. Sources say a formal candidate announcement could follow soon after the meeting concludes.
Kishor emerges as strongest contender
According to discussions within the party, Prashant Kishor has emerged as the strongest contender to contest from Bankipur. If the core group reaches consensus at the meeting, Jan Suraaj could field Kishor from this seat. The party has not confirmed this yet, so the final call will only become clear once the meeting wraps up.
BJP, RJD yet to reveal their cards
Neither the Bharatiya Janata Party nor the Rashtriya Janata Dal has announced a candidate for the Bankipur by-election so far. Both parties appear to be waiting for the right moment to make their move. With Jan Suraaj already active on the ground, pressure is mounting on the other parties to reveal their choices as well.
Voting on July 30, results on August 3
Voting for the Bankipur seat will take place on July 30, with counting scheduled for August 3, when results will be declared. The seat fell vacant after Nitin Naveen resigned as MLA following his appointment as the BJP's national president. With the election schedule now out, political activity around the seat has intensified considerably.
What happens next
There has been no official word yet from Jan Suraaj on whether Prashant Kishor will indeed contest from Bankipur. The party's final decision is expected only after the core group meeting concludes. All eyes are now on that meeting and the announcement that follows.
